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Kalshi announced on June 18, 2026 that prediction markets are coming to Canada…

Brief

Kalshi announced (June 18, 2026) that prediction markets are launching in Canada via Wealthsimple, enabling millions of Canadian users to trade event contracts; the promotional post specifically cites a provocative example — Canadians betting on whether Canada will become the 51st U.S. state — implying politically oriented markets will be offered.

Why it matters

Kalshi announced on June 18, 2026 that prediction markets are coming to Canada and that millions of Canadians will be able to trade through Wealthsimple.

Key details

  • The post highlights a market example framing Canadians betting on whether Canada will become the 51st U.S. state, signaling politically themed event markets will be available.
Source evidence

Canadians betting on whether they will become the 51st state of America

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Kalshi (@Kalshi)

Prediction markets are coming to Canada.

For the first time, millions of Canadians will be able to trade what's next through Wealthsimple.

— https://nitter.net/Kalshi/status/2067608581092901259#m